Best camping near Payson
26 campgrounds · 26 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Payson, Arizona — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 26 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Christopher Creek Campground and Group Site
Good
17.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Christopher Creek Campground and Group Site is located in the state of Arizona and offers a wonderful camping experience. Situated in a beautiful natural setting, this campground…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#2
Christopher Creek
Good
17.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Christopher Creek Camping Area in Arizona is located in the Tonto National Forest and offers stunning views of the Mogollon Rim. The area provides opportunities for hiking…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#3
Sharp Creek
Good
19.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Sharp Creek camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Arizona. Nestled in a stunning natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to ensure…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#4
Alderwood
Good
18.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Alderwood Camping Area, located in Arizona, is a picturesque campground that offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides picnic tables, fire rings, and vault…
Why 84: live conditions (good) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#5
Sharp Creek Campground and Group Sites
Good
19.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Sharp Creek Campground And Group Sites is a splendid camping area located in Arizona. This well-maintained campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping…
Why 84: live conditions (good) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#6
Ponderosa Campground and Group Sites
Prime
13.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Comfortable day · high 90°F· No active weather warnings
Ponderosa Campground and Group Sites is a well-equipped camping area located in Arizona. It offers a variety of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience. The…
Why 82: live conditions (prime) · 16 things to do within 15 mi
82Elite
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#7
Ponderosa
Prime
13.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Comfortable day · high 90°F· No active weather warnings
Ponderosa camping area, located in Arizona, offers a variety of amenities for campers. The campground provides picnic tables, fire rings, and toilets, ensuring a comfortable and…
Why 82: live conditions (prime) · 16 things to do within 15 mi
82Elite
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#8
Haigler Canyon
Good
19.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Haigler Canyon camping area, located in the state of Arizona, is a serene and picturesque campground that offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides…
Why 83: live conditions (good) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
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#9
Haigler Canyon Campground and Day Use
Good
19.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Haigler Canyon Campground And Day Use camping area in Arizona offers a delightful camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. Nestled in a picturesque location, this campground…
Why 83: live conditions (good) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
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#10
Lower Tonto Creek Campground
Prime
15.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Comfortable day · high 90°F· No active weather warnings
Lower Tonto Creek Campground is a serene camping area located in the state of Arizona. The campground offers several amenities to enhance the camping experience. With both tent…
Why 80: live conditions (prime) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
80Elite
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#11
Tonto Creek
Prime
15.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Comfortable day · high 90°F· No active weather warnings
Tonto Creek Camping Area is a picturesque spot located in Arizona's Tonto National Forest. The surrounding views consist of lush greenery and towering pine trees. Situated near…
Why 80: live conditions (prime) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
80Elite
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#12
Tonto Creek Recreation Sites
Prime
15.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Comfortable day · high 90°F· No active weather warnings
Tonto Creek Recreation Sites is a popular camping area located in the state of Arizona. Situated in a picturesque natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to…
Why 80: live conditions (prime) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
80Elite
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#13
Upper Tonto Creek
Prime
15.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Comfortable day · high 90°F· No active weather warnings
The Upper Tonto Creek Camping Area is located in the Tonto National Forest in Arizona, offering breathtaking views of the Mogollon Rim and nearby mountain ranges. The area is a…
Why 80: live conditions (prime) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
80Elite
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#14
Third Crossing
Prime
11.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Comfortable day · high 93°F· No active weather warnings
The Third Crossing Camping Area is located in the Tonto National Forest in Arizona, and offers campers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain ranges. The area is situated…
Why 72: live conditions (prime) · 11 things to do within 15 mi
72Top-rated
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#15
Verde Glen Dispersed
Prime
14.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 84°F· No active weather warnings
The Verde Glen Dispersed Camping Area is located in Arizona's Coconino National Forest and is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground offers stunning views…
Why 72: live conditions (prime) · 11 things to do within 15 mi
72Top-rated
Camping near Payson
The Payson area has 26 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Payson
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.